Plastic-coated steel strip exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported plastic-coated steel strip worth $38.5 million (16.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 98 countries. That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $56.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38.5M | 16.0K t |
| 2023 | $36.8M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $47.2M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $56.2M | 23.6K t |
| 2020 | $45.3M | 21.1K t |
| 2019 | $49.2M | 23.4K t |
| 2018 | $48.3M | 21.1K t |
| 2017 | $45.7M | 21.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports plastic-coated steel strip to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (42%), France (18%), Italy (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+508% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $16.4M | 43% |
| France | $6.8M | 18% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 13% |
| Ireland | $4.4M | 12% |
| United States | $1.5M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $602K | 1.6% |
| China | $527K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $524K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $505K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 45% above the world average of $1.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic-coated steel strip imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $14.4 million of plastic-coated steel strip in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were France (22%), Germany (20%), Greece (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+845% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.1M | 22% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 20% |
| Greece | $1.9M | 13% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 8.3% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 7.2% |
| Australia | $584K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $563K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $456K | 3.2% |
| China | $341K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plastic-coated steel strip exports (HS 7212.40): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7212.40: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel strip exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported plastic-coated steel strip worth $38.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 98 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic-coated steel strip from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($16.4 million), followed by France (18%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 508% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic-coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plastic-coated steel strip from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $45.7 million in 2017 to $38.5 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $56.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import plastic-coated steel strip?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $14.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Germany and Greece. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $24.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel strip?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.40. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
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